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24 Jul 2008

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Compiled by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal, Colombia, July 2008

The Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal (PPT), headed by Nobel peace prize winner, Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, delivered “judgment” on 43 companies after its session on Colombia from 21-23 July, 2008. The Tribunal, consisting of internationally renowned notables, investigated accusations of human rights violations in Colombia for three years, before its ruling...Numerous multinationals are guilty of human rights violations in Colombia, says the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal (PPT)…Among the companies accused of human rights violations are Coca Cola, Nestlé, British Petroleum and Telefonica. A total of 43 companies have violated human rights in Colombia, the Tribunal says...The PPT says the Colombian Government is equally responsible...Statements by these companies on allegations of their operations in Colombia and/or relevant websites: BP...Coca Cola...Nestlé...Telefónica